Easy

• Wide single trail with gentle gradient and smooth surface
• Some obstacles such as roots, logs and rocks
• Suitable for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills, and off-road bikes

Intermediate

• Single trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and obstacles
• May include steep sections
• Suitable for skilled mountain bikers with mountain bikes

Difficult

• Suitable for experienced mountain bikers, used to physically demanding routes
• Expect large, dangerous and unavoidable obstacles and features
• Challenging and variable with long steep climbs or descents and loose surfaces
• Some sections will be easier to walk

Adventure

One of the world’s most prolific trail styles, traditionally referred to as cross-country, Adventure Trails are the most popular gateway trail for all levels of mountain bike riders. They have a free-flowing style and maximise use of the natural terrain with contour-hugging designs that allow riders to feel confident, while also providing options and features for extra challenge

Flow

A constant undulation of groomed rollers, berms, and achievable obstacles. The tyre-hugging trajectory sending riders on a sculptured luge ride through the bush. They create a sensation of speed and rhythm, require minimal decision-making and maximise the ability to feel in control and have fun.

Gravity

Offering a mix of Flow, Air Flow and Downhill, Gravity Trails embrace the raw beauty of the terrain in an exciting and challenging descent. They will often provide multiple line choices and a variety of features, and may include occasional short uphill sections.

Good

Trail is open and in great condition

• Trail is open, clear, and well-maintained
• Enjoy your ride and respect trail etiquette!

Patchy

Trail is open with mixed conditions

• Some sections are rideable, while others may be muddy, under repair, or temporarily rerouted
• Ride with care and be prepared to dismount or detour
• Check signage or trail maps for updates on affected areas

Poor

Trail is open but in bad shape

• Expect muddy sections, erosion, debris, or significant obstacles
• Not recommended for riding unless you’re experienced and prepared for challenging conditions
• Use caution and consider alternative trails

Trail is closed

• The trail is officially closed due to weather, maintenance, safety concerns, or environmental protection
• Riding is prohibited and may result in damage to the trail
• Please respect closures and check back for updates

Trail Etiquette at Warburton Bike Park

Warburton Bike Park offers a thrilling mix of trails surrounded by lush forest — a perfect place to discover the joy of mountain biking. Whether you’re an experienced rider, just starting out or building confidence on the bike, it’s important to ride with care, respect, and awareness.

Mountain biking is not just about the ride — it’s about sharing the space with others and preserving the natural beauty that makes Warburton special. Here are some key principles to help you ride responsibly and enjoyably:

Warburton Bike Park Riding Guidelines

1. Ride On Open Trails Only
   For your safety and to support the ongoing development of the park, only ride trails that are open and do not enter or ride any trails that are still under construction or closed. Riding closed trails can damage work in progress and delay the opening of the full network. This helps protect the trails and environment and ensures everyone’s safety. 
2. Leave No Trace
   Carry out everything you bring in. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. When the trail is soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Avoid skidding, cutting corners, or disturbing plants and wildlife. Keep the park pristine for future riders.
3. Stay in Control
   Ride within your skill level and be prepared for changing trail conditions. Being in control helps prevent accidents and keeps the experience fun.
4. Share the Trail
   Do your utmost to let other trail users know you’re coming – a friendly greeting or bell ring are good methods. If you are approaching another rider on a climb, let them know you are approaching and that you would like to pass on their right when it is safe for them. Try to anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners. Bikes should give way to all other trail users, unless the trail is clearly signed for bikes-only. Bikes traveling downhill should give way to ones headed uphill, unless the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic. Strive to make each pass a safe and courteous one.
5. Respect Wildlife
   Warburton is home to many native animals. These animals are easily startled by an unannounced approach, a sudden movement or a loud noise. Give animals enough room and time to adjust to you. When passing horses, use special care and follow directions from the horseback riders (ask if uncertain). Never feed animals. 
6. Be Prepared
   Know your equipment, your ability, the area in which you are riding, check the weather, and prepare accordingly. Strive to be self-sufficient: keep your equipment in good working order and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear. Planning ahead helps you stay safe and enjoy your ride.

Help keep trails open by riding responsibly and caring for the environment.

All users of the Warburton Bike Park must comply with the park’s code of conduct when riding or undertaking activities and events in the park. 

On the Trails

• Users of Warburton Bike Park agree to comply with this Code of Conduct.

• Disclaimer: Like any sport, mountain biking involves risk of injury and damage. Please use these trails at your own risk. Users are advised to not enter the trails on severely wet or windy days.

Follow signage directions at all times

• Mountain biking by its nature includes hazards. The trails and various technical features have been designed to cater for a wide variety of rider abilities. Ride within your ability and on trails and features that are suitable to your skill level.

• Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear and never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Children must be supervised at all times.

Plan ahead

• Be prepared and self-sufficient. Carry what you need for the ride you’re undertaking, including food, water, appropriate clothing, basic maintenance tools and first aid. Regularly inspect your bike for signs of wear or damage.

• Mobile phones are critical to emergency response for communication and locating riders. Carry a fully charged mobile phone with you and consider taking a power bank.

• Consider riding with a partner or group. Whether riding in a group or solo, tell someone before you go and consider enabling location tracking on your device.

• Trail information and free maps can be downloaded from the Warburton Bike Park website: www.rideyarraranges.com.au

• The network of trails travel through remote terrain. Be prepared, have a map and plan your trip. Carry tools, spares, mobile phone, first aid kit, food and water. If riding alone, let someone know where you intend to ride and when you plan to finish.

Share the trail

• Ride in control. Look out for other riders and if you wish to pass, wait until it is safe to do so and communicate with a friendly greeting or bell ring. Most single track is one-way. On two-way trails, give way to climbing riders.

• Know your limits. Ride within your ability and according to conditions. Look out for signs and grading symbols to guide your journey. Inspect all trails, jumps and technical trail features before proceeding.

• Show caution. When riding trails with limited sight lines and blind corners, and make sure you can hear what’s going on around you. Anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners.

• Be visible. Never stop where you obstruct a trail, feature or cannot be seen.

• Be considerate. Minimise noise near homes and remember that in multi-use areas, mountain bikers give way to horses and pedestrians. Remove trail obstructions if safe to do so and report hazards via the Warburton Bike Park website.

Trail closures

• Warburton Bike Park will close on days of Total Fire Ban and severe weather events. Individual trails or areas of the park may close due to maintenance and events.

• Please check the Warburton Bike Park website live trail status prior to entry and obey all trail closures signage.

Respect the environment

• Ride only on open, authorised trails. Do not construct new trails or features. Respect trail closures and signage. Do not take shortcuts.

• Ride only in park opening hours. No night riding is permitted in the park.

• Ride through standing water, not around it. Ride (or walk) technical features, not around them.

• Be mindful if and where you ride on wet days and check trail status prior to riding; both bikes and feet damage soft, wet trails.

• Leave no trace. Carry out your rubbish and do not damage vegetation.

• Look out for and respect wildlife, including snakes.
• Clean your bike to prevent spreading weeds and plant diseases. Use the bike wash stations at trail heads.

Emergency procedures

• In case of an emergency, call 000.
• For the latest emergency information, download the Emergency Plus App, VicEmergency App or visit the VicEmergency website. VicEmergency is a centralised source to find emergency information and warnings, including fires, floods and storms.

• Riders are encouraged to ride together whenever possible. If you are with or an encounter an injured rider on the trail, stop and assess their condition. If medical attention is required, call emergency services (000) and remain with the injured rider. Riders should wait up trail of the injured rider and communicate with incoming riders to slow down and be aware of the situation.

• Emergency Marker signs are located throughout the trails. Quote the emergency marker code when calling 000. Trail distance markers are also provided at regular intervals and can be used as a reference to emergency services.

• Mobile phone reception: Due to the undulating terrain, mobile phone reception may be patchy in some areas of the park. If signal is unavailable, move to higher ground. Don’t rely on reception being available at all times in all locations.

Bushfire risk

• Please check the Warburton Bike Park website, CFA website and VIC Emergency  App prior to entering the trail network to check the fire danger period, bushfire risk and trail closures.

• Do not cook or undertake open flame activities within the Warburton Bike Park during the fire danger period.

• No smoking on the trails.

In an emergency, please call 000.

Emergency marker numbers are included on each guidepost.

Issue on the trail?

For trees across trails, or any issue that could pose an immediate risk to public safety,
please call us on 1300 368 333.

Or Report and issue (responded to in business hours). Please include trail name – and if possible, the closest 500m guidepost, found along every trail.